NAME OF THE FLOWER (2025)

"Written and illustrated by Ken Saito CMX. Final volume! While Kei is avoiding Chouko, he receives some important news about one of his books. Meanwhile, Chouko's busy with the literature club at school. Then she discovers that her grandfather is gravely ill and that she needs to be by his side. With relations strained, signals crossed, and other matters proving to be distracting, will this couple ever get to live happily ever after?"

"Written and illustrated by Ken Saito CMX. Ever since Kei left home so abruptly and has stayed away, Chouko has been worried sick. Akiyama-Kei's friend and editor-rushes over to check on Chouko's state and is alarmed by what he finds. Her abandonment issues are back, and she has fallen into another depression. When word gets back to Kei, will the news make him rush back to be by Chouko's side? Or will it push him further away? Advance-solicited; on sale November 18 o 5' x 7.375' o 200 pg, B&W, $9.99 US o TEEN +"